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Registration is open for beginning farmer field days

Published on March 24, 2026
A three-part beginning farmer field day series will provide new and beginning farmers with foundational knowledge in numerous topics, plus resources.
SARE professional development and graduate student grants now open

Published on March 3, 2026
Professional development grants up to $120,000 for train-the-trainer projects and $20,000 graduate student grants both fund sustainable and regenerative agriculture in Michigan and the North Central U.S.
MSU Extension to host farm succession planning seminar in West Branch

Published on March 2, 2026
A practical seminar to help farm families move forward with clarity and confidence.
Rules and regulations for selling honey in Michigan

Published on February 16, 2026
A guide for beekeepers who want to process and sell honey or honey related products direct or wholesale.
MSU research bolsters Michigan blueberry industry

Published on February 10, 2026
Michigan State University and the Michigan blueberry industry partner to advance one of the nation's leading blueberry growing states.
Virtual opportunities to learn about beekeeping in spring 2026

Published on February 5, 2026
Michigan State University Extension and other organizations offer several webinars and online opportunities to learn about beekeeping.
Farming in the solar future

Published on February 3, 2026
A four‑part webinar series on integrating food production and clean energy development.
Virtual MI Ag Ideas to Grow With conference returns for sixth year with focus on food and livestock production

Published on January 27, 2026
A virtual experience offering nearly 35 educational sessions with knowledge and resources for farmers, landowners and those interested in food and agricultural production.
Vegetable ‘Ag Ideas’ will focus on pillars of production for 2026

Published on January 27, 2026
Join the MSU Extension vegetable team on a webinar series dedicated to key production factors affecting vegetables.
Kick off spring with the Smart Gardening Conference

Published on January 23, 2026
Register for the 2026 Smart Gardening Conference in Belleville to learn about native plants, invasive species, pollinators and garden design.